A large emergency response converged on Mall Avenue in Musselburgh after a vehicle slammed into a pedestrian and sped off. Officers arrived quickly but found the driver had fled the scene. The incident unfolded at about 6:20 p.m. on February 21, 2026.

The male pedestrian, from East Lothian, suffered injuries serious enough to require hospital care. Paramedics transported him for assessment and treatment. Photos from the site captured multiple police vehicles, ambulances and fire crews blocking the road amid the chaos.

Police Scotland officers cordoned off the area to investigate. They combed the street for clues while witnesses provided statements. No arrests have occurred yet.

“Enquiries are ongoing after police received a report of a crash involving a male pedestrian and a vehicle on Mall Avenue, Musselburgh,” a Police Scotland spokesperson said. “The driver of the car failed to stop and enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver and the vehicle. The male pedestrian was taken to hospital for assessment. Officers were notified around 6.20pm on Saturday, 21 February, 2026.”

Detectives urge anyone with dashcam footage or information to come forward. The public can call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number coming soon, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Road closures lingered into the night as forensic teams worked the scene.

Musselburgh residents expressed shock over the brazen escape. One local, who lives nearby, described hearing sirens blare before seeing flashing lights flood the avenue. “It was terrifying to think someone could just hit a person and drive away,” the neighbor said.

This marks the latest hit-and-run in the Edinburgh area this year. Police have ramped up patrols in response to rising incidents. Full circumstances remain under probe, with detectives piecing together the vehicle’s make, model and direction of travel.

Updates will follow as the manhunt intensifies. Authorities stress road safety, reminding drivers to stop after any collision.